Bisphenol Alcohol and Its Endocrine-Disruptive Effects on Aquatic Organisms

Abstract

Bisphenol Alcohol is called as “endocrine disruptor” [BPA;2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane], which is mainly used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. It is acutely toxic to aquatic organisms. Due to intensified usage of these products, exposure of organisms to BPA via several routes, such as the environment and food. The aquatic organisms an important area for the study of BPA. It creates the impacts on environment through aquatic organisms. BPA effects on aquatic organisms include inhibition of gametogenesis, development of intersex gonads, alteration of the gonadosomatic index, and decreased fertility rate have been largely documented. Study explained the review of the endocrine disruptive effects especially in invertebrates.